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timgco

01-10-2005, 10:55 PM

Due to my love for mag. chloride and the wonderful effects it leaves on anything chrome I have changed out some things.

New rims PC'd black, pewter grille, black mirror caps. door handles are staying because I looked into this and waaayyy to much work. Not sure on rear license brow yet.
...more pics to follow in Moab March 05.

timgco

01-10-2005, 10:55 PM

timgco

01-10-2005, 10:55 PM

timgco

01-10-2005, 10:56 PM

whites in

timgco

01-10-2005, 10:57 PM

one more

timgco

01-10-2005, 11:00 PM

New Rancho 9000's and steering stabilizer

HummerLV

01-10-2005, 11:01 PM

the rear brow is fairly easy, just be gentle taking off the interior door panel, it does come off easy though, then a few nuts and the handle cable, really very easy, my dealer just swapped my chrome for a black one.

PARAGON

01-10-2005, 11:21 PM

Nice Tim. Personally, I like it much better with the whites in. Have you had the 9000s long enough to give an opinion on the difference?

PARAGON

01-10-2005, 11:24 PM

You going to do anything with the H2 emblems. I have extras but have not sanded, painted and replaced mine but will maybe get around to it one day.

timgco

01-10-2005, 11:48 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
Nice Tim. Personally, I like it much better with the whites in. Have you had the 9000s long enough to give an opinion on the difference? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, I have gone off road a couple of times. I went after I took the pics tonight. VERY MUDDY!

The steering stabilzer makes a huge difference too. the steering wheel used to "rock" back and forth with the 37's. This tamed it down. The 9000's made a big difference to me. Esp. going into corners. I have them set somewhat stiff and i also notice less nose dive when hitting the brakes hard too.

BTW- the whites were supposed to be in when installed the first time. i like them better in too. the tires look bigger for some reason.

Emblems- I thought about having those done with that liquid paint (same as center caps), but with some chrome on the door handles, i figures I leave it for now. The emblems would be very easy to do though. If you have extras and are going to do some, let me know. I've read here somewhere that a hair dryer and fishing line will take them off easily.

4churchill

01-11-2005, 12:48 AM

LOOKS AWSOME!!! tim how much did you pay for p/c on wheels? i have gotten offers of $75 per wheel but i have to bring them there un mounted and w/o tire...sound good? also wheer did you get the front light bar? what type of lights are they...was install hard? and what was the cost? 1 last one...is that the gobi or the golbi stealth? right now my pewter has a black line-x front grill and everyhting else blacked out, im planning on doing wheels, and still deciding on roof rack....thanks for your input

timgco

01-11-2005, 01:59 AM

Thanks fro the compliment.

It was $325 for all wheeles and center caps were coated with liquid paint to match.

I made the front light bar with PIAA lights.
PIAA Lights (http://www.piaa.com/Lamps/Lamp-pages/004xt.html)
I just cut the stock grille/ saving the top set of holes, and used an AL base for mounting them to the stock plastic.
The installation is easy and i am no expert on electrical stuff.

Yes, it is the Gobi Stealth rack with PIAA lights front and rear with uprgaded Extreme White Bulbs.

CHeck your PM.

DRTYFN

01-11-2005, 02:20 AM

Nice!!!! Looks awesome, but some how very familiar. I'm wondering where I've seen that look before...? Anybody know where I've seen the pewter with black wheels before?

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

timgco

01-11-2005, 02:31 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Nice!!!! Looks awesome, but some how very familiar. I'm wondering where I've seen that look before...? Anybody know where I've seen the pewter with black wheels before?

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I know I have seen your truck before on here.

I also know that I have NEVER seen it in Moab. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I wonder if I'll see it there this year?
I bet not. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

DRTYFN

01-11-2005, 02:41 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by timgco:
I know I have seen your truck before on here.

I also know that I have NEVER seen it in Moab. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I wonder if I'll see it there this year?
I bet not. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You did catch the http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif didn't you?
The Moab comment was low.
Bastard.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

MisterEd

01-11-2005, 12:09 PM

DRTYFN..... You're remembering my truck...

Ed

MisterEd

01-11-2005, 12:38 PM

Here's updated shot with blacked out markers, etc. and UCP by Rubber Duck, Angry Iron valance and rockers in progress....

http://www.angryiron.com/H2rocker4.jpg

SOCRATES

01-11-2005, 01:17 PM

Great choice to ditch the chrome, Tim -- you won't miss it, that I'm sure.

MisterEd,

How hard are those fender flares to install, and what brand are they? They look great.

Cheers,
-Justyn

MisterEd

01-11-2005, 01:26 PM

Spent an afternoon with the portable drill and screwdriver.... And I'm an old fart that is use to baling wire and chewin' gum... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

They're E & G....

DRTYFN

01-11-2005, 02:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MisterEd:
DRTYFN..... You're remembering my truck...

Ed <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, that's it.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

H2Finally

01-11-2005, 02:56 PM

Copy catsssss... worst, all of yous now look as original as burnt toast http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

timgco

01-11-2005, 03:59 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by H2Finally:
Copy catsssss... worst, all of yous now look as original as burnt toast http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Wow, that's just racist! Are you saying that we are not oringinal and that we all look the same? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

You have to look past the pewter skin. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Burnt toast? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif I like my toast a little burnt.

timgco

01-11-2005, 04:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MisterEd:
DRTYFN..... You're remembering my truck...

Ed <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, that's it.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

DRTY, did I mention that you have GREAT taste in color choices?

I used to think chrome, more chrome, and chrome flames. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif And than I though to myself, WHY? I could be out playing instead of polishing chrome and watching the mag chloride destroy such beauty.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

MisterEd

01-11-2005, 04:09 PM

Left coast commentary is worth just what we paid for it.....

Absolutely nothing!

DRTYFN

01-11-2005, 07:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MisterEd:
DRTYFN..... You're remembering my truck...

Ed <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, that's it.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

DRTY, did I mention that you have GREAT taste in color choices?

I used to think chrome, more chrome, and chrome flames. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif And than I though to myself, WHY? I could be out playing instead of polishing chrome and watching the mag chloride destroy such beauty.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And might I say that YOU TOO have superb taste. We'll have to drink beers to our great taste.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

jfox

01-11-2005, 07:19 PM

Pewter, Pewter, Pewter...Red is where all the action is. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Joyce

DRTYFN

01-11-2005, 11:14 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by jfox:
Pewter, Pewter, Pewter...Red is where all the action is. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Joyce <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Technically that's not red. It's metallic burgundy.
"Metallic burgundy is where al the action is." Doesn't have the same ring to it.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

RIC-H0

01-12-2005, 01:18 AM

I kinda like Metallic Sage Green Myself!

Ric-H2

ShaggyX

01-12-2005, 01:45 AM

I personally think all H2's look like **** regardless of the color. Damn over-grown Tahoes. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

DennisAJC

01-12-2005, 02:26 AM

Tim,

You disgust me. I'll be too em-bare-assed to include you in our next pewter shot http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.

P.S. I think brush guards make the H2 look ugly. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

KenP

01-12-2005, 04:54 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> Posted by H2F:
Copy catsssss... worst, all of yous now look as original as burnt toast <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>"yous" is from PA or somewhere around there. They can't be copying you... No FLAMES http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> Posted by the Shagster:
I personally think all H2's look like **** regardless of the color. Damn over-grown Tahoes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That made me laugh out loud...http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/realhappy/xxrotflmao.gif

DRTYFN

01-12-2005, 02:35 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ShaggyZr2:
I personally think all H2's look like **** regardless of the color. Damn over-grown Tahoes. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And what should we say about your duct tape dispenser?
"I love how you molded the duct tape to the contour of the fender."
"That's really a great idea using duct tape to hold the mirror on/gas flap shut/door handle on." http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif